Listening

You're swimming
no
flailing in the surface disruptions of content

Meanwhile
below the surface 
is a Great Silence

diving down maybe saved my life in the reefs
pummeled, almost drowned
dive deep
it's quiet there
knowing how to hold my breath, wait, and relax
the most important recall whilst waiting for the tug of the leash
No board.  No gravity.  No up.  No down.

Salt water finally floats you to the top
as long as you listen for it